India take 2-0 lead against Uzbekistan in Davis Cup

Indian player Ramkumar Ramanathan plays a shot during his singles match against Uzbekistan's Temur Ismailov at the Davis Cup Asia Oceania group one tie match held between India and Uzbekistan April 7, 2017

India took a 2-0 lead against Uzbekistan on the opening day of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie on Friday.

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan and Prajnesh Gunneswaran clinched back-to-back victories for their country against the Uzbeks in the singles rubbers played in Bangalore.